as in filled
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
a city government that is rife with malfeasance and corruption
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Recent Examples of rife
But that's actually really rife for making a ton of cool choices that keep the audience on their toes.
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Ew Staff, EW.com, 22 May 2025
In Punjab, where drugs and unemployment are rife, the opportunity to come to the United States must have seemed like something of a lifeline to Satnam.
—Andrew Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The popularity of TikTok means that scams are rife, with fake giveaways, fake celebrity and influencer accounts, romance scams and more.
—Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Rumors are also rife on Cottin’s imminent return to her role as top agent Andréa Martel for a final instalment of Call My Agent!.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 May 2025
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Ew Staff, EW.com, 22 May 2025
In Punjab, where drugs and unemployment are rife, the opportunity to come to the United States must have seemed like something of a lifeline to Satnam.
—Andrew Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The popularity of TikTok means that scams are rife, with fake giveaways, fake celebrity and influencer accounts, romance scams and more.
—Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Rumors are also rife on Cottin’s imminent return to her role as top agent Andréa Martel for a final instalment of Call My Agent!.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rife
Adjective
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Although the Indianapolis Colts wide receiver room is fairly crowded with Josh Downs and Michael Pittman in town, Mitchell had a strong rookie season.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The crowded marketplace this offseason would appear to be one of those circumstances.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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The Breast Cancer Reality Check Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent and emotionally fraught diagnoses in medicine.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The hearing comes at a fraught time for Boeing, as well, which is now the focus of the fatal crash of a 787 Dreamliner operated by Air India this month.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Passionate about helping people lead financially abundant lives through real estate.—
Neil Anders,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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This creates a direct relationship between energy innovation and AI capabilities; regions with abundant, reliable, and affordable energy will gain decisive advantages in computational power.—
Aya Saed,
Time,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Every room is awash in natural light and thoughtfully appointed—down to the gallery-like entry hall that sets the tone for the dramatic art and furnishings within.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 June 2025
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Visit in spring to avoid the worst of the crowds, and see the landscape awash in seasonal wildflower blooms.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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The only packed houses come in Miami, where three of the city’s four games are sold out or have only $1,000 club seats available; seeing Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, Real Madrid or Bayern Munchen will cost you.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2025
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Last night, a packed audience was treated to early footage and designs from the new Stranger Things animation.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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And, harking back to what Finder told us, even interiors that have a lot of cherry-red elements scattered throughout, or are replete with draping, velvety fabrics, can benefit from the light-hearted agreeableness of yellow vases, wall art, and the like.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
24 June 2025
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Modern life is replete with chances to either rely on relationships or buy your way out of a problem.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
24 June 2025
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“Rife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rife. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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